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Facebook to Buy Skype In $4 Billion Deal

Facebook to Buy Skype In $4 Billion Deal

Mark Zuckerberg is eyeing the takeover of the much popular Skype, in a deal that might cost Facebook close to $4 billion.

 

Skype apology for global blackout

Skype apology for global blackout

Around 10 million worldwide Skype users lose the popular cheap internet calls service because of an unidentified fault.

 

FCC set to enact strong rules affecting Internet access

FCC set to enact strong rules affecting Internet access

Federal regulators are poised to enact controversial new rules affecting Internet access, marking the government's strongest move yet to ensure that Facebook updates, Google searches and Skype calls reach consumers' homes unimpeded.

 

Skype for Android on 3G hack app already available

It was just a couple of days ago that Skype introduced its Skype for Android app, and there was much rejoicing. But U.S. users were singularly blocked from using Skype over 3G networks, except Verizon users. American Android users could only use it via Wi-Fi even though folks in other nations had no such restrictions (although the app isn't...

 

Facebook, Skype in Talks to Mesh Services

Facebook and Skype are in talks to mesh their communications services more closely together.

 

Law Enforcement Wants To Be Able To 'Tap' Skype, Facebook and BlackBerry Emails

Law Enforcement Wants To Be Able To 'Tap' Skype, Facebook and BlackBerry Emails

It appears that law enforcement officers are finding it too difficult to track the Facebook messages.

Senh: That opens up a lot of privacy issues and could easily be abused.

 

TechCrunch: Cisco Wants Skype

Cisco is bidding for online telephony service Skype, TechCrunch founder Michael Arrington reported ...

 

Skype Files for IPO

Skype Files for IPO

Skype filed plans to sell up to an estimated $100 million of American depositary shares in an initial public offering as the Internet-phone company parent firm plans to convert into a Luxembourg-based stock company.

Senh: I didn't know there's enough of a company to file for an ipo. Weren't they unloaded by Ebay because there were bringing down their financials?

 

Skype Offering Extras---and Charging for Them

Skype Offering Extras---and  Charging for Them

Skype unveiled a new group video chat and subscription plans, but they aren't free like its regular Internet calling service.

 

EBay's Profit Soars with Skype Sale

EBay's profit nearly quadrupled on strength in PayPal and the core marketplace business as well as a $1.4 billion gain from the selling a majority stake in Skype.

 

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